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This story was written by Ben Lambert and originally published in the Register Citizen. TORRINGTON >> The number of individuals admitted to treatment programs administered by the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services “where the primary drug at admission was an opioid” increased from 679 in 2012 to 1,425 in 2016 — a 110 percent jump. In response to the ever-growing opioid crisis, … Continue reading Impact of opiates on Northwest Connecticut detailed in new report

WALLINGFORD >> A 19-year-old Waterbury woman was arrested Thursday on several drug charges after local police said they found heroin and crack cocaine inside a false container inside her vehicle. Kiana Rodriguez, of Waterbury, was arrested and charged with sale of narcotics, possession of narcotics with intent to sell, possession of narcotics and possession of a controlled substance, according to a release from Wallingford police. … Continue reading Wallingford police charge Waterbury teen with drug sales

This story was originally published in the New Haven Register and was written by Anna Bisaro NEW HAVEN >> First responders on the scene of a drug overdose in Connecticut no longer are dealing simply with a medical emergency. The site of a suspected drug overdose in the state now is a crime scene. More than 80 people believed to have sold drugs to victims … Continue reading Targeting dealers in Connecticut overdose cases making a difference

This story was originally published in the Register Citizen and written by Ben Lambert. TORRINGTON >> Fentanyl-laced heroin and other items were seized and a Thomaston woman was arrested Thursday after search of a city home, police said. Jennifer Sayles, also known as “Pebbles,” 37, of 218 Bristol St., was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of crack cocaine and possession of heroin with … Continue reading 52 bags of Fentanyl-laced heroin found in Torrington home, police say

This story was originally published in the New Haven Register and written by Mark Zaretsky. WEST HAVEN >> Police arrested a Center Street man on drug charges Friday morning after seizing about 500 grams of heroin and more than 529 grams of crack cocaine while executing a narcotics search warrant at his home, police said. Eric Moody, 24, of 260 Center St., 3rd floor, was … Continue reading West Haven police: More than 1 lb. each of heroin, crack found at man’s home

This story was originally published in the New Haven Register and was written by Anna Bisaro. BRIDGEPORT >> Federal authorities announced their first Connecticut arrest related to the possession of carfentanil, an opioid 10,000 times more potent than morphine and 100 times more potent than fentanyl. Charles Thelusma, 43, formerly of Bridgeport, is in federal custody following his arrest on June 13. U.S. Magistrate Judge … Continue reading Federal law enforcement makes first Connecticut arrest for deadly opioid carfentanil

This story was originally published in the New Haven Register and was written by Esteban L. Hernandez. NEW HAVEN >> The country’s two previous opioid epidemics led to changes in federal laws and policy, but had other unintended effects that likely are helping to fuel the current drug crisis, according to a Yale professor. Yale University School of Public Health epidemiology and pharmacology professor Robert … Continue reading Yale School of Medicine holds symposium in New Haven on Connecticut opioid crisis

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